Free-agent DL Trevor Pryce (Jets) left his visit with the Oakland Raiders without a contract offer because he isn't sure if he wants to play another season, according to head coach Hue Jackson. "Sometimes, guys see football differently at this stage of their career," Jackson said. "And making a commitment and having to do it on a high level, you've got to make sure you're all in. Those are decisions people have to make, and they have to do what's best for them and we have to do what's best for us."

The fact the Oakland Raiders met with free-agent DL Trevor Pryce (Jets) could be a sign that DL Matt Shaughnessy's (shoulder) injured shoulder is worse than the team is letting on. Shaughnessy has missed all five practices since he got hurt against the New York Jets Sept. 25. Head coach Hue Jackson said Thursday, Oct. 6, without identifying players, that some of the handful of players who missed practice are a "long ways away" from returning to action.